Xochitl Alvizo

Dr. Xochitl Alvizo is Associate Professor at California State University, Northridge, and teaches courses in Women and Religion and the Philosophy of Sex, Gender, and Sexuality. Her research areas include feminist and queer theologies, congregational studies, ecclesiology, and the emerging church.

She is co-founder of  Feminism and Religion – an online project bringing together feminist voices from around the world to dialogue about feminism in religion. She is co-editor of Women Religion Revolution (FSR Books, 2017) with Gina Messina and The Emerging Church, Millennials, and Religion: Volume 2 (Cascade Books, 2022) with Terry Shoemaker and Rachel C. Schneider.

She lives in Los Angeles, California where she was also born and raised, and makes her church home at Mission Hills Christian Church.

Why did you say yes to joining NBA’s Board of Trustees?

I love the ministries and leadership development programs of the NBA. I’m especially invested in supporting the development of progressive Christian leaders; our country and current polarized climate desperately needs public witness to good news that builds bridges and promotes the common good, an expansive beloved community.

What does NBA’s vision mean to you?

It means a commitment to resource people and communities doing the work of justice and community-building, building coalitions to serve basic human needs, addressing issues created by systems that do harm, and acting to change those systems.